Downtown retail: A glimpse into the future

This rendering shows GreenStreet on the right and the Sakowitz building on the left with new tenants.

This rendering shows GreenStreet on the right and the Sakowitz building on the left with new tenants.

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The tower outlined in this rendering represents a hotel proposed atop GreenStreet.

The tower outlined in this rendering represents a hotel proposed atop GreenStreet.

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As part of downtown retail proposal, Dallas Street would be narrowed to provide more pedestrian space along the storefronts.

As part of downtown retail proposal, Dallas Street would be narrowed to provide more pedestrian space along the storefronts.

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The Downtown Retail Task Force has identified 325,000 square feet of space available to be leased to retailers in this 20-block area.

The Downtown Retail Task Force has identified 325,000 square feet of space available to be leased to retailers in this 20-block area.

Downtown retail: A glimpse into the future

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These renderings, courtesy of the Downtown District, show what downtown’s Dallas Street could look like if the city decides to move ahead with a proposal to give tax breaks to property owners in return for luring retailers to their buildings.

A story in today’s Chronicle included details of the plan, which involves transforming about 20 blocks into an identifiable shopping district . A report on the subject was released this morning and includes 12 recommendations on how the city can ramp up its retail presence.